Well, Caleb Williams is apparently progressing really well. The Chicago Bears just announced that he practiced.
This is the first time in almost three weeks that Williams has put in some work at practice, as he was listed as limited. He is actually considered "questionable" for the Week 5 game against the Green Bay Packers. Bears head coach Ben Johnson named Tyson Bagent as the quarterback of the team earlier in the week, but it appears he is playing mind games with the Packers.
Here's the Bears' full final Week 5 injury report before the Packers game:
Name, Position | Injury | Fri. Status | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Keyshaun Elliott, LB | Quadricep | DNP | Out |
Kyle Monangai, RB | Thumb/Toe | DNP | Out |
Caleb Williams, QB | Hamstring | Limited | Questionable |
Kyler Gordon, CB | Calf | Full | Questionable |
Noah Sewell, LB | Achilles | Full | Questionable |
Shemar Turner, DL | Knee | Full | Questionable |
Jonah Jackson, OL | Ankle | Full | - |
Grady Jarrett, DL | NIR (Rest) | Full | - |
Cam Lewis, DB | Hip | Full | - |
D'Andre Swift, RB | Hip/Knee | Full | - |
Joe Thuney, OL | Pectoral | Full | - |
Darnell Wright, OL | Ankle | Full | - |
Bears giving Caleb Williams a chance to play in final Week 5 injury report
The thought that Williams could play in this game is wild, and few people will buy it. This is a clever move by Johnson, as it gets the Packers thinking about whether they need to prepare for Williams or Bagent. Johnson put Case Keenum in as the quarterback on the first play against the New York Jets, so don't ruleat anything out.
Two players are ruled out for the Bears, with Elliott and Monangai out. Johnson already ruled out Monangai on Friday, with the toe injury bothering him more than his thumb. Elliott might be another week or two away from playing.
Swift is at least healthy enough to play despite missing the first practice this week. He will be the lead back and looking to bounce back after having two fumbles in the last three weeks.
Gordon officially practiced fully this season, making his return close, but the Bears will be cautious with him. He most likely won't be moved off IR until the very last second.
Johnson said in his press conference on Friday that there is a chance that either Sewell or Turner could be activated and play in Week 5. The other will most likely join the roster the week after.
Lewis is back for the Bears after missing Week 4 with the hip injury. He will most likely retake his spot in the nickel for the Packers game.
The Bears' offensive line is looking like all three of their top guys are ready to play. Thuney, Jackson, and Wright are all good and ready to play after missing Wednesday's practice.
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Bears fans will have to wait and see if Johnson has a surprise under his sleeve at quarterback or if it is just a ploy to get the Packers thinking.
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